PCB Fabrication Specialist

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close‑knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Applied Technology is a prototyping center within Motorola Solutions. We specialize in proof‑of‑concept and low‑volume advanced communications products for government and industry customers. Our Automated Test group partners with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust testing capabilities, ensuring the delivery of high‑reliability products. We cultivate a collaborative, customer‑centric culture that drives continuous innovation and professional growth.

The PCB Fabrication Specialist sits at the intersection of printed circuit board engineering, global procurement, and emerging AI technologies. In this role within the Applied Technology department, you will serve as the primary bridge between our design engineering teams and manufacturing partners. You will oversee the technical lifecycle of PCB fabrication—from initial stackup planning and material selection to CAM artwork approval, vendor management, CMMC compliance, quality tracking, and the integration of AI‑assisted tools for DFM, supply chain forecasting, and inspection.

• Technical Design & Stackup Engineering
• Stackup & Material Selection:
  Collaborate with engineering to determine optimal PCB stackups and substrate materials for new designs; verify material stock availability and coordinate long‑lead pre‑orders.
• CAM & Artwork Approval:
  Perform final CAM and artwork checks/approvals prior to manufacturing release.
• Panelization & Material Utilization:
  Perform panelization calculations to maximize board yields and optimize raw material utilization.
• D‑Coupon Management:
  Oversee D‑coupon requirements, processes, and ordering to ensure signal integrity and quality verification.
• Incoming Quality Inspection:
  Lead and coordinate incoming PCB inspection processes to ensure boards meet all physical, dimensional, and IPC standards.
• Procurement, Quoting & Order Assistance
• RFQ & Sourcing:
  Work with PCB Procurement to technically support quote requests and select the optimal vendor for each specific board design.
• Order Tracking & Reporting:
  Track, report, and help resolve any production issues or manufacturing defects that arise.
• Interface with the vendor and internal Quality team to receive sufficient Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Vendor Management & Supply Chain Compliance
• Supplier Relations:
  Sourcing new fabrication vendors, attending business reviews, and conducting site visits.
• Compliance:
  Monitor and maintain vendor CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) status to comply with defense/defense‑adjacent security standards.
• Departmental Leadership & Technology Strategy
• Commodity Assistance:
  Assist the internal PCB Commodity Team and serve as the subject matter expert on fabrication technologies.
• Technology
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Maintain the PCB Technology Roadmap, Capabilities Matrix, and internal Material Specifications to keep the team aligned with emerging industry capabilities. e.g., ultra high‑density interconnects (uHDI), AI‑driven DFM.
• Industry Insights:
  Represent the department at relevant industry conferences and trade shows.
• Internal Communication:
  Assist the PCB Design & Procurement group in communicating to other areas within the department to keep Applied Technology informed on supply chain…